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IPOS chief chairs UN copyright committee

31st May, 2017 - 2:34 pm Categories: Copyright News & Updates

Mr. Daren Tang, Chief Executive, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), assumed the Chairmanship of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)[1] Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR), at its 34th Session in Geneva. As Chair, he will help steer the SCCR’s discussions on developments to the global copyright regime through his two-year stint. … Continue reading IPOS chief chairs UN copyright committee

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IPOPHL unanimously recommended for appointment as International Authority on Patent

31st May, 2017 - 2:31 pm Categories: News & Updates Patents Uncategorized

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has received unanimous international endorsement to be designated as an International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority[1] (ISA/) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty, an agreement administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In her presentation, IPOPHL Director General Josephine Santiago noted that the IPOPHL has … Continue reading IPOPHL unanimously recommended for appointment as International Authority on Patent

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Division Bench of Delhi HC stays restoration of Monsanto license agreements with Nuziveedu Seeds

20th April, 2017 - 6:39 am Categories: Intellectual Property IP Licensing Licensing News & Updates

In the light of the recent order by Division Bench of Delhi High Court, this is an update to author’s prior blog dated April 5 2017 pertaining to the legal dispute between Nuziveedu Seeds and Mosanto. US-based agro major Monsanto Technology LLC and Hyderabad-based seed manufacturer Nuziveedu seeds had been locked in a long-term licensing … Continue reading Division Bench of Delhi HC stays restoration of Monsanto license agreements with Nuziveedu Seeds

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Early publication of patent application under the Indian patent law system

19th April, 2017 - 3:45 am Categories: India Intellectual Property News & Updates Patents

Publication of a patent application is one of the prime stages in the process of getting a patent. The publication date of the patent application is considered of a specific significance because the applicants’ advantages as well as rights start from the publication date. Even though the applicant cannot seek any infringement proceedings till the … Continue reading Early publication of patent application under the Indian patent law system

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Hidden Figures: Panasonics’s Invisible Television

10th April, 2017 - 6:33 am Categories: News & Updates Technology

Entertainment has had various developmental dimensions in each decade. From sitting under the sky and watching plays in person, to the same developing as a career. Then we evolved the idea of television, channelizing frequencies to look at people on a screen. Being black and white initially, we have seen added colours, LCD and LED … Continue reading Hidden Figures: Panasonics’s Invisible Television

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Delhi High Court sought Explanation through Counter Affidavit over Repudiation of Patent application for Xtandi

8th April, 2017 - 6:11 am Categories: India Intellectual Property IP Practice in India News & Updates Patents

Xtandi, the wonder drug for prostate cancer, was developed at UCLA, Los Angeles, by the innovation of NIH and Department of Defense grants. The drug was later licensed to Medivation, a biopharma company, which in October 2009 struck a deal with Japanese Astellas Pharma to collaborate on developing and commercializing Xtandi. The two companies now … Continue reading Delhi High Court sought Explanation through Counter Affidavit over Repudiation of Patent application for Xtandi

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Nuziveedu seeds wins legal battle against US Giant Monsanto!

5th April, 2017 - 4:08 am Categories: Intellectual Property Licensing News & Updates Patents

It has been a long time since M. Prabhakara Rao, the chairman of Nuziveedu Seeds, was trying to knock down the world’s largest seed company “Monsanto Co”, in a high-profile conflict over licensing and royalty of patented seed technology–Bollgard II. Finally, in a decision taken on 29th of March, M. Prabhakara Rao won the long-fought … Continue reading Nuziveedu seeds wins legal battle against US Giant Monsanto!

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Khurana & Khurana expands footprint in South East Asia

24th March, 2017 - 5:39 am Categories: Copyright Design IP Litigation NEPAL News & Updates Patents Trademark

With business models over the world turning more idea-driven, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are now one of the most valuable assets for any economy. With a significant increase in IPR related activities, South East Asia is developing as a key market for IP Protection and initiating Enforcement actions. Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys … Continue reading Khurana & Khurana expands footprint in South East Asia

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Fighting with Counterfeit Menace: Montblanc Simplo GmbH vs. Gaurav Bhatia & ors. CS(OS) 2563/2013: Granting Injunctive Relief

21st March, 2017 - 7:38 am Categories: India IP Practice in India News & Updates Trademark

Introduction: It always has been a well known fact that the markets in India are targeted by large number of counterfeit products/goods. Popular brands like LV, GUCCI, Burberry, Armani, Hermes inter alia; are frequently pirated in local commercial markets. Among others, the most popular counterfeit products in market include hardware, software, clothing, watches, writing instruments. … Continue reading Fighting with Counterfeit Menace: Montblanc Simplo GmbH vs. Gaurav Bhatia & ors. CS(OS) 2563/2013: Granting Injunctive Relief

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Export under section 107A of Indian Patent Act, 1970

11th March, 2017 - 11:03 am Categories: India IP Practice in India Licensing News & Updates

In the case of Bayer Corporation versus Union of India & ors (W.P.(C) 1971/2014) and Bayer Intellectual Property Gmbh & Anr versus Alembic Pharmaceuticals ltd (CS(COMM) No.1592/2016), High Court of Delhi in the consolidated decision dated March 08, 2017, adjudicated on the issue whether Section 107A of the Patents Act, 1970 permits export from India … Continue reading Export under section 107A of Indian Patent Act, 1970

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